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8 Fun Royal Baby-Themed London Experiences

From pregnancy-themed meals to royal baby-themed club nights in Camden, there's no shortage of royal baby festivities for everyone in London—even us provincials.

Posted by Ellin Stein on July 31, 2013 at 8:55:30 AM EDT in Events Tagged: Royals
6 Wildest Royal Baby Celebrations in London

It's baby season for the UK as the world awaits Kate Middleton and Prince William's royal baby. London hotels, restaurants, and museums are getting in the spirit with wild baby-themed offerings.

Posted by Maggie Gorman on July 12, 2013 at 8:53:05 AM EDT in Events, Trip Ideas, Restaurants, News, Hotels Tagged: England, Hotels, Museums
On the Ground in: Wimbledon

Wimbledon has just begun, but already there's big news from this year's Championships. Our resident expert hit the streets of the charming London suburb to give us some inside scoop.

Posted by Sarah Christie on June 27, 2013 at 3:45:01 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips Tagged: Sports, England,
Affordable-Meets-Luxe Nadler Soho Hotel Opens in London

A sculpture of a Greek goddess welcomes you in from the streets of London's Soho neighborhood. And inside, you'll find thoughtful, luxe touches priced for the budget traveler.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on June 19, 2013 at 8:55:22 AM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: Hotels, News,
Ultimate Beatles Itinerary in London & Liverpool

It's been about 18,000 hard day's nights (er, 50 years) since The Beatles changed rock 'n' roll. And there's no better way to celebrate the milestone than with a Fab Four-themed adventure in Liverpool and London.

Posted by Carrie Seim on May 02, 2013 at 4:57:53 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Art, Music, Museums,
23 Things to Do in London with Kids

A trophy trip for teens, a storybook vacay for toddlers, a sophisticated city break for grown-ups... London is one of those rare cities that meets almost everyone's criteria.

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on April 10, 2013 at 4:29:27 PM EDT in Family, Trip Ideas Tagged: Family Travel, Children, Tips
Downton Abbey's Matthew Crawley is Alive, Well, and Traveling

Despite the season finale, Dan Stevens (aka Matthew Crawley) was on hand to host the Big British Invite pop-up in NYC last week. We cornered him to talk about travel, British punk, and his go-to cocktail.

Posted by Carrie Seim on March 26, 2013 at 11:35:22 AM EDT in Arts & Culture Tagged: England, Events, Interviews,
5 Affordable (and 2 Splurge-Worthy) Girlfriend Getaways

Whether it's a bachelorette party or a gaggle of girls who are looking to get away, we've got just the spot. From boutique-meets-outdoors Jamaica to charming, cool Montreal, this is where to book now.

Posted by Trish Friesen on March 04, 2013 at 3:00:20 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Austin, Australia, Dubai, Montreal, Jamaica, Oahu, Hawaii
5 Reasons to Visit London Now

London is an all year round kind of place—even as a chilly city break in winter months (like right now). You'll find fantastic exhibits, new eateries, and fewer crowds competing for tickets and seats.

Posted by Ellin Stein on February 15, 2013 at 11:06:39 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Theater, Museums
6 Places to Celebrate Carnival Besides Rio

We all know that the Carnival King is Rio, but there are ample opportunities to let your hair down at these Carnivals around the world. These are our six picks for where to spend Carnival this year.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on February 08, 2013 at 5:00:28 PM EST in Events, Trip Ideas Tagged: Festivals, Events, Switzerland, Canada, Italy, Argentina